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title: "Implementation of Urban Traffic Control System with Bus Priority, and associated works within North Ayrshire"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000612380"
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# Implementation of Urban Traffic Control System with Bus Priority, and associated works within North Ayrshire

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000612380

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council is seeking tenders for the "Implementation of Urban Traffic Control System with Bus Priority, and associated works within North Ayrshire," with a project value of up to £500,000. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 20 February 2020 at 12:00. The contract involves various locations along the A737 between Irvine and Kilwinning and is intended for a project duration of up to 19 weeks starting from the anticipated contract award date of 13 March 2020. The procurement method is open procedure, enabling all interested bidders to submit proposals electronically.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering, electrical installations, and traffic management systems. Companies that can demonstrate relevant past work experience, possess the necessary qualifications, and meet the financial criteria will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, there are community benefit requirements, indicating a preference for engaging local or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in educational and community engagement activities as part of the project delivery.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council are seeking a suitably qualified contractor to undertake all permanent and temporary works associated with the design, construction, testing and commissioning of a proposed Urban Traffic Control system (UTC) with bus priority at 12 traffic signal locations throughout North Ayrshire. (Various locations along the A737 between Irvine and Kilwinning). The successful contractor will be responsible for completing the works. NOTE: This project is for work packages up to 500,000 GBP. Funding has been approved up to 250,000 GBP. The 'z' clause within the contract will allow for a reduced scope of works if the additional funding is not available. The reduced scope of works is subject to funding been available from the 1 April 2020 - this will be confirmed in February 2020.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for; Supply and implementation of a new hosted UTC system with bus priority (conforming to RTIG T031 Protocol V1 and V1.1) with HTML5 UTC-UX interface, or similar approved by NAC, including o Licence and Maintenance Contract for the hosted UTC system (manage software). o Formal in-house Training to be provided for the above during the initial stages of system set up, for a minimum of 10 people. o All permanent Civil Engineering works associated with the design, construction, testing and commissioning of proposed traffic signal upgrades at 12 site locations within North Ayrshire. The works generally will include; o Temporary traffic management o Liaison with statutory utility providers o General site clearance of the site to provide the works including traffic island and footway removal, planning of existing carriageway o Disposal of excess or unsuitable material offsite o Pavement construction associated with installation of new traffic signal equipment o Road signage, utilities, ducting and landscaping o Traffic signal equipment provision, installation and testing North Ayrshire Council would like to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to carry out this work.. This project is for work packages up to 500,000GBP. Funding has been approved up to 250,000GBP. Confirmation of additional 250,000GBP funding to be confirmed in Feb 2020. Contract duration for completion of full project to be up to 19 weeks. The 'z' clause within the contract allows for reduced scope of works if additional funding not available. Reduced scope of works duration to 8 weeks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378781 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 27 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
- 45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378781

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378781
  Implementation of Urban Traffic Control System with Bus Priority, and associated works within North Ayrshire - North Ayrshire Council are seeking a suitably qualified contractor to undertake all permanent and temporary works associated with the design, construction, testing and commissioning of a proposed Urban Traffic Control system (UTC) with bus priority at 12 traffic signal locations throughout North Ayrshire. (Various locations along the A737 between Irvine and Kilwinning). The successful contractor will be responsible for completing the works. NOTE: This project is for work packages up to 500,000 GBP. Funding has been approved up to 250,000 GBP. The 'z' clause within the contract will allow for a reduced scope of works if the additional funding is not available. The reduced scope of works is subject to funding been available from the 1 April 2020 - this will be confirmed in February 2020.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000612380
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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